REVIEW: Schick Hydro Silk- Doesn't Do What It Says, But Still Performs Blade Wise: Grade: C

I received this razor, a coupon for free shaving cream, and 4 coupons for $3 off the razor via BzzAgent.
First, let me state that prices range for this razor and what is included. Buy only the set that comes with 3 extras, because the price is the same! Although that ranges depending where you buy. CVS is one of the most expensive at over $12, and Walgreen is around that price as well. Walmart seems to have one of the lowest prices at around $8.
Claims:
The BzzAgent guide advertises it as a razor made to prevent nicks, cuts, razor burn, redness, and sensitivity. Specifically for people with sensitive skin that is easily irritated and red afterwards. The moisture strip along with the 5 blades is supposed to be the source behind it.

My impressions:
Day 1:
The first time i used this it really was the best shave ever. No cuts or nicks on ankles or knees. I did have some redness and sensitivity on underarms as with any razor because it didn't give the close shave there that it promised, and I was required to shave over and over at least 4-5 times. But no leg irritation and a smooth shave. The razor even comes with a little snap case that covers the blades that prevents you from cutting yourself if you put the razor in a bag. It contains 2 replacement cartridges.

Day 2:
Still a good shave, but I discovered the secret behind the "moisture strip" or the "slug strip" as I call it. It's a sticky clear strip on the top and it leaves behind a trail of clear slime where you shave. But since you usually shave in the shower, it gets washed away before you see it. This strip also wears down every use, and becomes less effective.


Day 3:
The moisture strip is deteriorating and almost gone. The shave is not as great, and slightly uneven.

Day 4:
The first day I shaved, I was cautious. Expecting nicks and cuts that never came. By Day 4 caution was out the window and I was shaving like a normal person. That's when I received the cut on my ankle. PICTURED. The slug strip is all gone except for a tiny patch that clings stubbornly to a corner on the top. The 5 blades are still providing a good shave, but it's not moisturizing, it's not nick or cut free, and there is some irritation.

Day 12:
Yes I am still using this razor after 12 days. It is still sharp enough which is why I give this razor a C+ instead of a D or F.  I am back to shaving carefully the way I always did; ready for a nick or cut, avoiding ankles and knees, no longer carefree. There is occasional redness as well. The only feature that remains that is working is those 5 blades.

Conclusion:
Well, this moisture slug strip is what's behind the shave that they claim puts an end to nicks, cuts, redness, and sensitivity, and that strip is gone in 3 uses. So on that claim, it's just like any other razor , only with claims that it cannot back up. It reminds me of the razor years ago with the bar of soap attached. It did work better... until the soap dried out and the blade became dull before the soap was gone.
However, the 5 blades do offer a closer shave (everywhere but underarms!) and especially in harder to reach areas, it performs better than others. This may be the blade design combined with the razor shape. If I am still using this blade over a week later before sit gets too dull to use, that's something I didn't get before.
I think that Schick should drop this moisture strip that only works a few times and focus on marketing it on blade and razor design and blade longevity.
I have 2 coupons left and will be buying another set ONLY because of how long this blade set lasted.